Russia sends 300 additional military trainers to the Central African Republic

Russia’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday that Russia has sent 300 additional military trainers to the Central African Republic in response to a request from the country’s leadership to help counter a significant increase in rebel group violence ahead of Sunday’s elections..

Bangui officials and a security source said on Monday that Rwanda and Russia have sent troops and supplies to the country.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the opposition and armed groups are trying to destabilize the country with the help of external forces.